As to the idea that the "hundreds" wouldn't effect Mattel's bottom line, i agree to an extent. But if there are hundredsof people online upset that they can't find Mattel product, it's reasonable to assume there are thousands who can't find the product not talking online. Eventually it does cut into Mattel's bottom line.

Though I suspect the loss of profit is more because of a bad economy than anything.

They've had a decrease in the third quarter despite the many hundreds of us desperate to give them money for their product.

WAKE UP MATTEL!!!

You know,like how a normal person buys a normal product.

Go describe this scenario to your non-collector friends,and see if they consider it a good deal,or a worthwhile pursuit.

Even among toy collector circles this is not normal. Star Wars guys have the stigma of being "fanatics" or whatever,but they don't do this,they go to something called a "store" and purchase their figures along with their laundry detergent.

I can see occasional special figures being worth the hassle,but I can't bring myself to collect a line where EVERY figure is 30 dollars,and most must be ordered on one certain day in a one hour time span.

BTW,I loved He-Man growing up,and this new line would be a dream come true for me if it was sold through normal channels.

I may be interested in buying your extra Teelas btw.